Peanut Butter and Jelly “Shortbread” Bars | Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness
Peanut Butter and Jelly “Shortbread” Bars
35 mins prepServes 10
Like most Americans, I grew up eating (and loving!) peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars contain that well loved combo in addition to a tender, shortbread crust. A healthier twist on a classic
Make the cookie base layer:
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine all the base layer ingredients until a dough forms
Press the dough into a parchment lined loaf pan
Bake for 13-15 mins until golden brown on top. Allow to cool completely
While the cookie layer is baking, make the chia jam:
In a small saucepan, add raspberries over low heat. Mash raspberries with a potato masker or the back of a fork
Add lemon juice and stir well
Add basil seeds and allow the jam to cool
The whole process will take under 5 minutes!
Make the peanut butter layer:
Mix peanut butter ingredients together
Assemble the Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars:
Keeping the cookie still in the loaf pan, spread the nut butter mixture over the cooled cookie layer
Spread the chia jam on top of the peanut butter
Place the pan in the freezer until hardened, about an hour
Using a sharp knife, cut into 10 bars. Enjoy!
